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Posted: February 4, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Custodial Worker (Housekeeper)

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$16.77 - $19.57

per hour

Closes

February 18, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a housekeeper at a lodging facility on a U.S.

Air Force base in Germany, where you'll clean guest rooms, bathrooms, and common areas to keep things tidy and welcoming for military personnel and their families.

It involves everyday cleaning tasks like mopping floors, changing beds, and restocking supplies, with some light physical work.

A good fit would be someone reliable who follows instructions well, stays on their feet for long periods, and has basic cleaning experience, even from volunteer or unpaid roles.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or NATO country citizen with U.S. permanent resident card; not eligible if German citizen or ordinarily resident in Germany
  • Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
  • Ability to use hand tools or lightweight powered cleaning equipment
  • Physical ability to perform duties including standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting light items
  • Successful completion of Tier 1 background investigation (NACI)
  • Pass a pre-employment physical exam
  • Relevant experience in cleaning or housekeeping (paid, unpaid, or volunteer)

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Lodging Facility, Ramstein AB, Germany. This position may offer logistical support.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of cleaning tasks to include cleaning guest rooms and areas of the Lodging facility which provides lodging accommodations to transient personnel and their families.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/18/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S.

Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S.

permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment.

Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement.

If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to use hand or lightweight powered cleaning tools or equipment.

Ability to physically perform the full range of assigned duties. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level/NACI) is required.

Must be able to complete a pre-employemnt physical. Major Duties:

Cleans lodging guest rooms, corridors, stairways, facilities, and other assigned lodging areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors.

Uses brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners, and lightweight floor scrubbers and buffers. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture.

Cleans and sanitizes guest room appliances, cooking utensils and dishes. Empties wastebaskets. Polishes door knobs/handles and other metal fixtures.

Washes walls, windows, and blinds that can be reached unassisted or using stepping stools. Changes bed linen and makes beds. Collects soiled linen and places it at a pickup point.

Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed. Updates room status, occupancy, and checkouts using the telephone system. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.

Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges, woodwork, and furniture. Replaces room deodorizers. Restocks toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, and other complimentary sundry items.

Notes condition of facilities and reports to supervisor broken windows, water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance.

Keeps a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work. Notifies supervisor when more materials are needed or when equipment needs repair or replacement.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The work involves light physical effort, such as continually standing, bending, stooping, and reaching; frequently lifting and emptying wastebaskets; frequently pushing carts that may weigh up to 100 pounds, loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper; occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds.

If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12879151

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/5/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9NFSV152488